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XINRAN CHEN, ESP Teacher
Major: MAPSS Sociology College/Employer: UChicago Year of Graduation: G |
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Not Available. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)L1922: Chinese calligraphy: An introduction in Droplet Winter 2024 (Feb. 17, 2024)
Have you ever passed the gateway at Wentworth and Cermak? You might have noticed four golden Chinese characters written on the intricately decorated arch, on each side. In addition to their verbal content, these characters celebrate Chinese calligraphy in a highly public setting.
Calligraphy is an important part of the Chinese cultural heritage. It has become increasingly shared and appreciated for its intrinsic aesthetic value, as much as the aspects of language and culture that it represents. This class will introduce you to the art of Chinese calligraphy, with an emphasis on hands-on activities.
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